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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.03, 1,180.53 and 353.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.03, 1,180.53 and 353.88 is: 530.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.03 : 1,180.53 = 353.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.03/1,180.53 = 353.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.03x = 1,180.53 × 353.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.03x = 417,765.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,765.96/787.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.81

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